Explore the Family Name Watty
The meaning of Watty
English (Cornwall): from a pet form of the personal name Wat, a short form of the personal name Walter. Compare Scottish Wattie.
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How common is the last name Watty in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Watty saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was listed at 88,461 with a count of 195, which equates to approximately 0.07 per 100k people. However, by 2010, this had fallen with the rank increasing to 95,545 and the count dropping to 191, or roughly 0.06 per 100k people. This represents a -8.01 change in rank and -2.05 change in count, reflecting a -14.29 percent shift in proportion per 100k people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,461 | #95,545 | -8.01% |
| Count | 195 | 191 | -2.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Watty
On the aspect of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows interesting shifts within those carrying the Watty surname over the ten-year period. The number identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose from 32.82 percent in 2000 to 34.03 percent in 2010, a positive change of 3.69 percent. Meanwhile, those reporting as Black remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 34.87 percent to 34.03 percent. A notable increase was seen within those reporting two or more races, jumping from 3.08 percent to 6.28 percent. The percentage of White individuals decreased from 25.64 to 21.99 percent. Interestingly, no individuals reported as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year, however, a new Hispanic category emerged in 2010 with 3.66 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 34.87% | 34.03% | -2.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 32.82% | 34.03% | 3.69% |
| White | 25.64% | 21.99% | -14.24% |
| Two or More Races | 3.08% | 6.28% | 103.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |